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SCMU4611: Dissertation Seminar
2025 unit information
As part of doing an Honours year in the BMus degree, you are required to write a dissertation on an original topic area. In most cases, this topic area will align in some way with the Portfolio area covered in SCMU4601 Music Honours Portfolio. Dissertation Seminar provides a structure for you to start the process of researching and writing up your topic, in a group-learning based environment. Research and high-level academic writing skills are also covered.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Analysis, History and Cultural Studies |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a clear understanding of how to undertake research for and complete your honours dissertation
- LO2. clearly, confidently and articulately present your research to your peers in both written and oral forms
- LO3. produce written research outputs of a high and consistently improving quality
- LO4. skilfully navigate and discuss the literature in your research area
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